Community of Arran Seabed Trust
@arrancoast.bsky.social
A charity that works to ensure shared responsibility for the protection and restoration of our seas.
Check out our website https://www.arrancoast.com/ for Community action, education, research and lots more
Check out our website https://www.arrancoast.com/ for Community action, education, research and lots more
To top off a great evening, Don had the privilege of meeting His Majesty King Charles III in a memorable moment that underscored the significance of this landmark documentary launch.
Image credit: Kate Green/2025 Getty Images
Image credit: Kate Green/2025 Getty Images
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
To top off a great evening, Don had the privilege of meeting His Majesty King Charles III in a memorable moment that underscored the significance of this landmark documentary launch.
Image credit: Kate Green/2025 Getty Images
Image credit: Kate Green/2025 Getty Images
While the film offers a sobering reflection on the damage humans have inflicted on marine ecosystems, its core message is one of hope: that with action, the ocean can recover to a richness beyond anything those alive today have seen.
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
While the film offers a sobering reflection on the damage humans have inflicted on marine ecosystems, its core message is one of hope: that with action, the ocean can recover to a richness beyond anything those alive today have seen.
Set to be released on Sir David’s 99th birthday, June 8th, OCEAN promises a breath-taking cinematic journey through our seas, featuring never-before-seen content and a compelling call to action.
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Set to be released on Sir David’s 99th birthday, June 8th, OCEAN promises a breath-taking cinematic journey through our seas, featuring never-before-seen content and a compelling call to action.
Last night, Howard, Don, their long-supportive wives Lesley and Kathleen, and COAST staff members were honoured to attend the global premiere of this ground-breaking film.
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Last night, Howard, Don, their long-supportive wives Lesley and Kathleen, and COAST staff members were honoured to attend the global premiere of this ground-breaking film.
Thirty years ago, when @howardlwood.bsky.social and Don MacNeish embarked on a journey to protect Arran's seas, they never imagined it would one day bring them to the blue carpet for the world premiere of #OCEAN, the latest and most powerful documentary by the legendary #SirDavidAttenborough.
May 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Thirty years ago, when @howardlwood.bsky.social and Don MacNeish embarked on a journey to protect Arran's seas, they never imagined it would one day bring them to the blue carpet for the world premiere of #OCEAN, the latest and most powerful documentary by the legendary #SirDavidAttenborough.
The Leopard-spot goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) is a small, cryptic fish species often seen by divers in the South Arran MPA. It belongs to the Gobiidae family, a diverse group of bottom-dwelling fish. This species is known for its striking pattern of dark spots on a pale body, #Biodiversity #Marine
March 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Leopard-spot goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) is a small, cryptic fish species often seen by divers in the South Arran MPA. It belongs to the Gobiidae family, a diverse group of bottom-dwelling fish. This species is known for its striking pattern of dark spots on a pale body, #Biodiversity #Marine
We love our Kelp on the Isle of Arran, it thrives in dense underwater forests around our coast. Kelp ecosystems rank among the most productive on Earth, providing vital habitat for Arrans recovering marine life. #Oceanoptimism #Inshorelimit
March 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
We love our Kelp on the Isle of Arran, it thrives in dense underwater forests around our coast. Kelp ecosystems rank among the most productive on Earth, providing vital habitat for Arrans recovering marine life. #Oceanoptimism #Inshorelimit
🤿 Online talk 🤿Join us for an exciting presentation by Bethany Walsh, unveiling her MSc research on marine recreation around the Isle of Arran.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
March 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🤿 Online talk 🤿Join us for an exciting presentation by Bethany Walsh, unveiling her MSc research on marine recreation around the Isle of Arran.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
The talk will be 1 hour with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.
Tickets are FREE but donations welcome. Book your place at: bit.ly/MarineRecreationTalk.
One of our favourite marine animals & always great to spot while diving.
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
March 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
One of our favourite marine animals & always great to spot while diving.
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
The Curled Octopus is an active predator, feeding mainly on crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates as well as fish.
Brilliant at camouflage by changing both its colour and skin texture
Pholis gunnellus, found in UK shallow coastal waters Butterfish prefers hiding in crevices or burrowing into the seabed. It's an adaptable and resilient species, capable of surviving in intertidal zones where it can be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and salinity levels. #MPAsWork
March 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Pholis gunnellus, found in UK shallow coastal waters Butterfish prefers hiding in crevices or burrowing into the seabed. It's an adaptable and resilient species, capable of surviving in intertidal zones where it can be exposed to fluctuating temperatures and salinity levels. #MPAsWork
🐚Still time to join our team!🐚
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
February 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🐚Still time to join our team!🐚
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
We're looking for a dynamic new member of our core team, responsible for ensuring smooth operations including:
🪸Aquarium husbandry
⚒️General maintenance
💻IT management
☣️Health & safety
⛵Boat operations
🤿SCUBA compressor
Details and apply 👉 www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
🐟Marine Life Discoveries Around Arran🐟
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
February 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🐟Marine Life Discoveries Around Arran🐟
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
Join us for a fascinating journey beneath the waters of Arran. From unusual species to thriving habitats, we’ll explore the exciting biodiversity revealed through citizen science surveys.
📆 Monday 24th February
⏰ 7pm for 7.30pm
📍 Ormidale Pavilion, Brodick
👥JOIN OUR TEAM🐙
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
February 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
👥JOIN OUR TEAM🐙
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
Exciting opportunities to be part of COAST's Operational Team are currently available!
We're recruiting a part-time Facilities Officer and a full-time Outreach and Communications Manager.
Fancy joining our acclaimed charity? Find out more and apply: www.arrancoast.com/vacancies
Feather stars or Crinoids have been around for over 500 million years, making them one of the oldest surviving marine animal groups. Fossil records show their ancestors once dominated prehistoric seas. Today, they continue to thrive in the South Arran Marine Protected Area.
@naturescot.bsky.social
@naturescot.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Feather stars or Crinoids have been around for over 500 million years, making them one of the oldest surviving marine animal groups. Fossil records show their ancestors once dominated prehistoric seas. Today, they continue to thrive in the South Arran Marine Protected Area.
@naturescot.bsky.social
@naturescot.bsky.social
More information on Lamlash Bay NTZ & Arran MPAs King Scallops, a summary of research since 2010. You can clearly see why compliance of regulations to stop any fishing activity is so important for the ongoing research. @mairigougeon.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
More information on Lamlash Bay NTZ & Arran MPAs King Scallops, a summary of research since 2010. You can clearly see why compliance of regulations to stop any fishing activity is so important for the ongoing research. @mairigougeon.bsky.social
The South Arran Marine Protected Area contains tide-swept rock reefs that attract sessile species such as Soft Corals, Anemones Hydroids etc This makes great habitats for a variety of fish such as Ballen Wrasse. @naturescot.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The South Arran Marine Protected Area contains tide-swept rock reefs that attract sessile species such as Soft Corals, Anemones Hydroids etc This makes great habitats for a variety of fish such as Ballen Wrasse. @naturescot.bsky.social
King Scallops Pecten, maximus numbers increased by 353% between 2010 & 2022 in the Lamlash No Take Zone.
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
February 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
King Scallops Pecten, maximus numbers increased by 353% between 2010 & 2022 in the Lamlash No Take Zone.
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
The recovering complexity of the seabed now gives ideal habitat to Juvenile Cod, Gadus morhua
🌊 Dive into Marine Conservation! 🌊
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
January 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌊 Dive into Marine Conservation! 🌊
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation. This season we have a BRAND NEW Marine Research Internship, alongside our highly-competitive Marine Engagement Internship. Apply now: arrancoast.com/vacancies
Respected by both Divers and Fishermen for their feisty and nippy disposition, the Velvet Crab, is aptly known in some parts as the"Devil Crab" due to its red eyes. It has no problem dealing with either a huge jellyfish or a human putting fingers too close.
Velvet swimming Crab, Necora puber
Velvet swimming Crab, Necora puber
January 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Respected by both Divers and Fishermen for their feisty and nippy disposition, the Velvet Crab, is aptly known in some parts as the"Devil Crab" due to its red eyes. It has no problem dealing with either a huge jellyfish or a human putting fingers too close.
Velvet swimming Crab, Necora puber
Velvet swimming Crab, Necora puber
Sea Slugs, Nudibranchs that swim ! The Lamlash No Take Zone established in 2008 has allowed this small area to recover. For 2 decades COAST has been using Seasearch and working with our academic partners to monitor any changes. www.arrancoast.com/research/
January 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Sea Slugs, Nudibranchs that swim ! The Lamlash No Take Zone established in 2008 has allowed this small area to recover. For 2 decades COAST has been using Seasearch and working with our academic partners to monitor any changes. www.arrancoast.com/research/
Thanks for checking out our 1st post on BlueSky
Recovering our seas and marine biodiversity simply means removing the worst activities that impact our seas. That's what we have been doing on the Isle of Arran for 30 years. Taking ACTION to recover our seas one step at a time.
Recovering our seas and marine biodiversity simply means removing the worst activities that impact our seas. That's what we have been doing on the Isle of Arran for 30 years. Taking ACTION to recover our seas one step at a time.
January 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thanks for checking out our 1st post on BlueSky
Recovering our seas and marine biodiversity simply means removing the worst activities that impact our seas. That's what we have been doing on the Isle of Arran for 30 years. Taking ACTION to recover our seas one step at a time.
Recovering our seas and marine biodiversity simply means removing the worst activities that impact our seas. That's what we have been doing on the Isle of Arran for 30 years. Taking ACTION to recover our seas one step at a time.